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Source: https://ualshowcase.arts.ac.uk/project/599968/cover

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Harmony Chair

Fabiana Soares

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Nominated | Future 50 2024

Fabiana Soares is an award-winning Product and Furniture designer based in London. She is driven by a passion for innovation, a commitment to sustainable practices, and a determination to create designs that improve human experiences. She developed a few projects that are multifunctional, sustainable, and social, particularly in the field of children's education. She has shown significant potential and capability to become a great designer who can make a meaningful contribution to society.

Fabiana Soares is an award-winning Product and Furniture designer based in London. She is driven ...

College Chelsea College of Arts

Course BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design

Graduation year 2023

I designed Harmony Chair to support neurodiverse students in developing their cognitive, sensory, and social skills while fostering a sense of inclusion in the school environment. The chair's multifunctional design allows students to choose the most comfortable position for participating in class and encourages movement as needed to improve their learning.

The chair provides sensory stimulation and movement that support children's focus and attention, enabling them to engage more in classroom activities and learning tasks. It creates a sense of belonging within the classroom and boosts children's confidence and self-esteem whilst promoting understanding, acceptance, and celebrating individual differences within the school community. Overall, the Harmony Chair represents a step forward in creating more inclusive and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.

In 2024, I was honoured to receive a few awards with Harmony Chair: the Global Inclusion Awards – IFIP at UNESCO in Paris, the 1st Prize in the Pitch It program at UAL, The Rodney Fitch Prize at Central Saint Martins (UAL) and I was selected one of the UAL's Future 50 Founders and Freelancers Awards. Also, I was part of the IFIP G20 Inclusion Summit, which was held in Sao Paulo/Brazil, as part of the Inclusion Education agenda for G20/Brazil.

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## Official page
- https://ualshowcase.arts.ac.uk/project/599968/cover

## External
- https://www.instagram.com/fabianasoares_design
- mailto:fbisoares@gmail.com
- https://forms.arts.ac.uk/client-enquiry-form/
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